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6 November 2024
Housing Services Annual Report Published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report for 2023-2024 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas, despite a challenging year for the service.
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5 November 2024
New book tells the story of Sanday knitters
The remarkable story of a how a small group of skilled craftswomen in the Orkney island of Sanday built a knitwear business that went on to supply prestigious clothing outlets around the world, has…
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5 November 2024
MSYP spotlight on Orkney Youth Forum
As part of Youth Work Week we asked Orkney's MSYPs - Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament - for a few words about Orkney Youth Forum and the benefits for young people of getting involved.
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4 November 2024
Capturing the sounds of Orkney 2025
The sounds of Orkney sport will echo in music around Orkney’s iconic St Magnus Cathedral next summer, alongside voices from island groups involved in the 2025 Island Games, as part of a project…
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1 November 2024
Family Marketplace event to showcase latest support available
A lot has been going on for families – and services who support them – over the last few years.
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1 November 2024
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics
An Orkney teacher has been named a recipient of one of the prestigious Eric Liddell Recognition Awards for her “unmatched dedication” to the Orkney Athletic and Running Club.
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1 November 2024
Tenders sought to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) is inviting tenders from suitable applicants to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney.
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1 November 2024
Grant scheme aimed at reducing alcohol and drug related harm opens in Orkney
Organisations preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm in Orkney are invited to apply for Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) grants of up to £5,000 towards trying new…
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1 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 4 November 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works and events, for the week starting 4 November 2024.
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1 November 2024
SWI celebrates 100 years of friendship, fun and forever learning!
Originally founded by forward-thinking women to provide opportunities for learning, finding friends and sharing skills, the Scottish Women’s Institute in Orkney is celebrating its centenary year.
